Over 500 pieces of clothing present the development of the Cypriot dress and the influences it received from East and West. Costumes of Pashas, Governors, dervishes etc are also included in the collection. Underwear, shoes, hats, gloves but also home textiles and embroideries provide an additional dimension.
Boy's Christening onesie/romper
1975
Boy's Christening shirt
1975
Christening underpants (part of miropana set)
1975
Christening vest (part of miropana set)
1975
Christening shirt (part of miropana set)
1975
Petticoat
19th century
Turkish-Cypriot wedding costume
ca. 1895 (however the wedding took place ca. 1914 - 1915)
Turkish-Cypriot wedding costume
ca. 1895 (however the wedding took place ca. 1914 - 1915)
Turkish-Cypriot wedding costume
ca. 1895 (however the wedding took place ca. 1914 - 1915)
Turkish-Cypriot wedding costume
ca. 1895 (however the wedding took place ca. 1914 - 1915)
Black gillet
ca. 1846
Silk skirt
ca. 1846
Overcoat
ca. 1846
Pantaloons
ca. 1846
Skirt
1895-1985
Women's underwear
20th century
Engagement dress
1958
Wedding Dress
1958
Bodice
ca. 1940
Pair of cuffs
20th century
Pair of cuffs
20th century
Collar
20th century
Collar
20th century
Collar
20th century